Internal and rural areas
The green light for the change of wolf status from “strictly protected” to “protected” is a fundamental step towards a more balanced and pragmatic management of large carnivores in Europe, going in the right direction of safeguarding the species and at the same time protecting livestock farms, especially in inland and rural areas. This is how Cia-Agricoltori Italiani comments on the vote of the plenary session of the EU Parliament, which confirms the great work carried out also by the Confederation. Today's vote, in fact, is the result of a complex political and technical process that lasted 18 months, starting from the proposal put forward by the Commission in December 2023 and subsequently supported by the Permanent Committee of the Bern Convention. It also represents the concrete response to requests brought forward with determination by Cia, which has played an active role in raising public awareness and institutions on the serious critical issues caused by the uncontrolled expansion of predators, in particular for livestock farming.
Increase in conflicts
In this way, we recognize, on the one hand, the success of the Habitats Directive in promoting the recovery of wolf populations in Europe and, on the other, the growing need to equip ourselves with more flexible and effective tools at national and regional level to address the increase in conflicts between wolves and human activities. "We are satisfied with this important result: it is an act of responsibility towards the agricultural world and the entire territorial system - explains the national president of Cia, Cristiano Fini -. A realistic and scientifically based approach is urgently needed, which combines the defense of biodiversity with the protection of agricultural businesses and local communities. Only in this way will we be able to guarantee coexistence, safety and a future for our breeders and our territories".
The new regulatory framework
Cia now hopes for a rapid implementation of the new regulatory framework, so that the authorities can equip themselves with the necessary tools for sustainable and responsible management of wildlife, to protect the country's rural and environmental heritage. (Source CIA)
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